P. E. ESCALON is a 30 MW wind power plant in Spain, operated by IBERDROLA E.R. CASTILLA LA MANCHA SA. The plant was commissioned in 2006. Ranked #160 of 342 wind plants in Spain. Its 30 MW represents 0.27% of Spain's 11,210 MW total wind capacity. The largest wind plant in Spain is P.E. TORRE MIRO II at 99 MW, making this facility 3.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include CASTREJON GRUPO 1 (80.73 MW, Hydro) and BURGUILLO GRUPO 1 (61.95 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the province of Toledo, approximately 90 km southwest of Madrid.
Spain, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
P. E. ESCALON is a wind power plant producing approximately 79 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Spain- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview
Wind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.
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